A Catalyst for Growth: Bridging Corporate Strategy and Entrepreneurial Agility

Graham is a Highly Accomplished Chartered Accountant and Strategic Business Mentor with over 25 years of experience driving large-scale transformation and empowering high-performing teams. With a career spanning "Big 4" consultancy (PwC, Arthur Andersen) and C-suite leadership (IT Director, SLT Member), Graham brings a rare blend of financial rigour, operational excellence, and technological insight to his mentoring relationships.

As the founder of Lateral Might 2.0 and co-founder of Your Business Board, Graham acts as a "trusted thought partner" for business owners and senior executives. He specialises in harmonising complex information into actionable strategy, helping leaders navigate ambiguity, unblock execution bottlenecks, and foster leadership maturity.

Areas of Expertise
Strategy & Vision: Aligning core values with long-term business planning and goal setting.
Operational Excellence: Expert-led ERP transformation and workflow optimisation.
Financial Acumen: Fractional FD oversight and budget management to identify growth opportunities.
Leadership Development: Building resilience, confidence, and a high-performance culture within teams.
Change Management: Leading complex organisational shifts with a focus on momentum and stability.

Mentoring Style
Graham’s approach is personable, consultative, and results-oriented. He is an active listener who utilises powerful, insightful questioning to unleash a mentee’s intuition. Whether working with professional services, technology, or retail sectors, Graham is known for his integrity, decisiveness, and unwavering commitment to being a "Positive Influence."

Beyond the Boardroom
A proud Scotsman based in North Wales, Graham is a dedicated volunteer. He served as the Personal Performance Coach for the Cheshire Phoenix professional basketball team and mentors through the ICAS and the government-backed Help to Grow program. When not in the office, you’ll find him striving to improve his basketball dunk, cooking authentic Asian cuisine, or discussing the finer details of his 2005 Audi TT.